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pound against the euro

before anyone starts going on about "crystal balls" i'm just after peoples opinions.

do people think that the pound will be stonger/weaker against the euro in the next couple of months?

cheers
scotty
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  • budgetflyer
    budgetflyer Posts: 5,949 Forumite
    I definetely think stronger. I predict around 1.3 by OCT
  • apt
    apt Posts: 3,247 Forumite
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    Perhaps slightly higher as that has been the trend this year, but it's all guesswork. Given the continuing economic problems in S Europe looks like economists like Doug Williams who predicted parity will have egg on their faces.
  • Stronger. Agree with budgetflyer that £ 1 = € 1.30 seems a realistic prospect for the autumn.
  • moneypooh
    moneypooh Posts: 2,217 Forumite
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    It's certainly getting a bit better every day over 1.23 this morning :)
  • I thought that, if the emergency budget was well received by the markets, that might help strengthen the position.
    From Starrystarrynight to Starrystarrynight1 and now I'm back...don't have a clue how!
  • MikeKBRFX
    MikeKBRFX Posts: 22 Forumite
    I would certainly follow a similar theme to everyone that has posted above.

    The budget was very austere, but will serve to safeguard the UK's 'AAA' rating, which is crucial, and also the Bank of England have indicated that raising interest rates later this year is not out of the question.

    1.30 is a very realistic target.
    Work within the currency industry - all comments are my own opinions. ''I don't claim to have a crystal ball, or be able to see into the future, just base my views on market data and economic news.'' Quite happy to answer any questions about rates and market movements; if I can help, I will.
  • glenderg
    glenderg Posts: 383 Forumite
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    1.26 is more realistic IMO it's 1.2229 as i type
    Be good to the young on their way up you might need them on your way down.
  • Irish_Bowzy
    Irish_Bowzy Posts: 14 Forumite
    all excellent news for when i go "Home" over the summer :D:D
  • scotty1971
    scotty1971 Posts: 1,732 Forumite
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    pound seems to be weakening now
  • scotty1971 wrote: »
    pound seems to be weakening now

    Of course it will go up and down from day to day but I'm sure there will be a gradual trend towards strengthening over the next month or two.
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